Cove Creek Fire Update -July 31, 2018

Summary: Crews completed firing operations on the north and eastern slopes of the fire. Today, crews will be monitoring and implementing holding operations. No further ignitions are planned today unless implementation is needed to secure lines. Smoke has increased across the state as upper level winds shift to the southwest, bringing wildfire smoke from the California and Nevada wildfires.

For a look at today’s simulated wildfire smoke forecast across the west please visit: https://www.facebook.com/NWSBoise/videos/2370051539679656/

Start Date: 7/17/2018

Cause: Lightning

Location: 7 miles east of the I-70/I-15 Interchange, near Shingle Creek in Sevier County

Jurisdiction: Beaver Ranger District, Fishlake National Forest

Size: 2586

Fuels: Mixed conifer and mahogany timber stand with heavy component of dead and down